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Accept HBPA Invitation STICKNEY, 111., June 18.— Members of local No. 14 of the Horse-shoers Union met last night and voted unanimously to accept the invitation of the Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association to affiliate with that organization, it was announced today by R. J. Gilmore, national secretary of the HBPA. John Watson, president of the blacksmiths, and Roy Wilson, secretary, said that the platers will take immediate steps to become members of the HBPA, whose organization and splendid work were applauded at last nights session.
